What is hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing and my courses are not focused on or about having a certain type of birth. 

What is Hypnobirthing?

I know the name can sound a little misleading. Many people imagine it’s about being ‘hypnotised’ or just breathing and chanting positive affirmations together.

It’s not. I promise it’s not totally ‘woo woo’ and ‘hippy’.

Hypnobirthing is about giving you the tools to feel calm, confident, and in control. It’s about putting you in the driving seat of your birth experience, whatever happens on the day.

Your baby’s birth is something you’ll remember forever. My aim is that when you reflect back, you feel empowered, happy and positive about how you brought your baby into the world.

Hypnobirthing – is it just another antenatal class?

No – definitely not. It’s so much more.

Traditional antenatal classes often focus only on the practical ‘what’ of labour – what happens during eeach stage, when to call the midwife, and what pain relief options are available. These things matter (and we cover them too), but they don’t always prepare you for the ‘how’ of birth – how to cope, how to feel in control, and how to deal with a change of plan.

Hypnobirthing goes further. It’s birth prep that covers it all.

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My courses combine science, mindset tools, and practical techniques to help you:

  • Work with your body’s natural hormones and physiology
  • Feel informed and genuinely knowledgeable about birth, so it’s not this big unknown
  • Understand your options and learn tools to make decisions that feel right for you
  • Feel empowered to trust your instincts
  • Feel confident navigating the maternity system and communicating your needs
  • Learn how to stack the odds in your favour for a positive and empowering birth experience, whatever happens on the day

Think of antenatal classes as teaching you what’s on the map, while hypnobirthing gives you the skills to actually navigate the journey – whatever twists and turns you might face.

Why Hypnobirthing Matters

Every mum remembers how she felt during birth. That feeling of being heard, informed, an in control is what makes the biggest difference.

Hypnobirthing is designed to put you in charge, giving you the tools to make informed choices and the confidence to handle whatever happens.

It’s so much more than just an antenatal course – it’s everything you need, and more.

Benefits of Hypnobirthing:

  • Feel calm, confident, and in control
  • Reduces fear and stress around birth
  • Learn simple, effective coping tools 
  • Build trust in your body’s ability to birth
  • Make informed choices and communicate clearly with your care team
  • Give your birth partner the skills to support and advocate for you
  • Encourage relaxation for a smoother, often quicker labour
  • Lower the chances of unnecessary interventions
  • Adapt to any birth plan of setting – home, birth centre, or hospital
  • Gain practical techniques to cope with whatever path your birth takes

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